Listed at the National Archives as "
Atomic Tests In Nevada, 1955." No description at the National Archives but this is an Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) film, "
Atomic Tests In Nevada: The Story of AEC's Continental Proving Ground," which is about atomic testing fallout near St. George, Utah.
Decades later, St. George residents suffered increased incidence of cancer (BBC documentary "
The Dragon that Slew St. George.")
National Archives Identifier:
88111
Reviewer:
hrsauertieg
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September 26, 2016
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Wrong aspect ratio, but good historical document
Well, this video is in the wrong aspect ratio (should be regular TV 1.33:1 - download it and modify it to see how it should look) and it's very fuzzy, but it's a priceless gem from the days of open-air nuclear testing. Some of it was used in the famous, classic documentary film The Atomic Cafe. Until I stumbled onto it here, I had no idea where to find this film, or under what title! Say a little prayer for the denizens of St. George after you view this.